HTMLy - Cross-site Scripting

Overview #

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in HTMLy CMS. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Vulnerability Details #

Affected Versions: All versions before patch

Root Cause: Insufficient input validation and output encoding allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Exploitation Requirements #

  • No authentication required
  • Victim must visit a crafted URL or page

Impact #

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to:

  • Steal admin session cookies
  • Compromise the CMS installation
  • Perform actions on behalf of users

Proof of Concept #

Details available upon request.

Solution #

Upgrade to a patched version of HTMLy that includes proper input sanitization.

References #

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